Where Have We Been?!

I am so sorry that I haven't updated our blog in almost 2 months! I feel horrible, however, life has just been so crazy busy. So, here's an update on what's been happening with the Saros Family 4. Ashlyn has been doing wonderful at school. She's been maturing much more over the past two months and is learning how to use her words to communicate with her friends. Speech has helped her so much. On May 7th, Ashlyn, Grandma & I shared a great day at her school together. The kids made some very beautiful terracota pots with flowers in them. They handpainted their own masterpiece for each mom. In addition, we received a set of our child's handprints and a cute little poem. To top it off, we got to share time with each other at an ice cream social in the morning. What could be better than that!

As for Aubrey, she has had a series of terrific accomplishments in school and dance. This is Aubrey's 5th year of dance, so she will receive a trophy at her recital this year. She also will receive a medal for being in the accelerated studies program, which means she takes 3 classes per week and includes ballet in her studies. If that weren't enough, Aubrey will also be receiving an award for most improved in jazz, as voted on by not only her teacher, but her peers as well. In school, we've also had some VERY IMPRESSIVE test scores come in the past month. Each student has a target they need to reach on their testing scores for the year and Aubrey not only met these targets, but she literally blew them out of the water. In math, she needed to score a 191 and she scored a 204. In reading, she needed to score a 190 and she scored a 214 and in language, she needed to score a 193 and she scored a 209. We are so proud of all she's done to focus on her education this entire school year. Shawn, myself and grandma & papa will be taking her on her own special celebration night as soon as school is out. We are planning to go to her favorite restaurant, Hana Yori and then bowling!

Shawn and I have just been busy trying to keep up with work, PTA and the kids. I just finished coming off teacher appreciation week, which was a very busy week for me. It was definitely well received by all the staff and we got so many wonderful thank you letters in appreciation of our hard work. We are still trying to finish up the loose ends on what seems to be a never-ending house project, in addition to the building project we have out back for the business. It is our goal to have everything finished up by the end of June, so please...wish us luck! Shawn has been extremely busy with DJ work this month. In the past 3 weeks, he's done 9 events and this is only on Friday & Saturday! He's had 2 events per Saturday for the last three weeks. Things slow down to the normal busy wedding season (1 wedding per Saturday) starting next week, so that will come with a big welcome. We ALL MISS DADDY!

Let's see, other than that...not much general news to report. I will be posting later on an exciting addition to the family, a visit from Grandma Jackie & the fantastic Mother's Day we had!

Talk to you all soon:)